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Getting Started

Congratulations on your acceptance and enrollment into a graduate program at Grand Valley State University! You are about to embark on an exciting academic journey that will give you the experiences and connections for success in your chosen field.

Here are a few things you'll want to do before the first day of class:

Check Your Student Email

GVSU provides each student with an email address (@mail.gvsu.ed) which you should check regularly. GVSU correspondence will primarily done through your student email. Don’t miss important information such tuition payment dates, registration reminders, and upcoming events – get in the habit of checking your account early!

Need Help?

A wide variety of technology services and computing resources will support your work at Grand Valley State University. If you need help technological support, check out the IT HelpDesk.

Registering for Classes

As soon as possible after being admitted, make a plan to meet with your academic advisor. If you cannot remember which advisor was assigned to you, you can locate their name by logging into your My Banner account. Work with your advisor to create a program plan -- they can help tell you which classes you need to take first, which classes go well (or not) together, and how to pace your courses and program requirements to finish in a time that works for you.

Getting your Student ID

Obtaining a FREE student ID card is a very worthwhile pursuit as it can be used to access specific buildings (Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences), to board RAPID transit buses without charge, for purchasing academically-packaged and discounted software, free admittance into athletic events, and discounted student rates for other university and non-university activities, including almost seventy area businesses and attractions!

Visit the Student Assistance Center (or other designated area) to request your ID and to be photographed. Student Assistance Center offices are located on the first floor of Student Services Building (Allendale Campus) and the DeVos Center Plaza (Pew Grand Rapids Campus).